Tired of dragging hoses and watering by hand? There’s a better way! In this step-by-step guide, I’ll show you how to install drip irrigation in your raised beds so you can water more efficiently, keep your plants hydrated, save time, and grow healthier plants. Never hand water again!Whether you’re a beginner or experienced gardener, this drip irrigation tutorial will help you keep your raised bed garden thriving with less effort!
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TIMESTAMPS: (click the timestamp to jump to a specific tip or re-watch your favorite part)
00:00 Introduction to drip irrigation – Why it’s the best way to water raised beds
00:47 Benefits of drip irrigation – Save time, conserve water, and grow healthier plants
02:22 Common drip irrigation headaches
02:33 Mister Landscaper Vegetable Garden Drip Kit – How it simplifies the setup
04:30 What’s in the kit – Key components for installation
06:16 Alternative to hand watering – Why drip irrigation is more efficient
06:57 Connecting to the faucet – Step-by-step setup
06:58 Why a timer is important – Automate watering and save time
07:25 Why a pressure regulator matters – Prevent system damage and ensure flow
08:13 Installing the filter, hose fitting – Keep debris out of your system
09:12 Installing the ½ inch poly tubing – Setting up the main supply line
11:45 PRO Layout trick for easier supply line installation
13:49 Installing ¼ inch supply line – Connecting to raised beds
16:40 Adding an in-line shut-off valve – Control water flow to each bed
16:11 Pro tip for super easy installation of ¼ inch tubing
17:38 Laying the drip emitter line and securing the line
21:54 How to cap the emitter line –goof plugs
23:20 Maximum run length – How far can your system go
24:38 Connecting raised beds – Best options for multi-bed setups
25:23 Installing drip irrigation in a second bed – Expanding your system
25:32 Fixing a clogged emitter – Easy maintenance tips
26:19 Installing an in-line add-a-dripper – Direct watering for specific plants
26:44 What about installing drip with to and under-ground PVC irrigation system?
27:35 Let’s turn on the water!
28:28 Setting a watering schedule – How long and how often to water
30:06 Conclusion and next steps
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Are you setting up drip irrigation in your garden after watching this video? Let us know in the comments!💧 Special Offer: Get 20% off site-wide at Mister Landscaper with code “CaliKim” – https://misterlandscaper.com. Thanks for gardening with us! – CaliKim & CameraGuy
Good idea I'm might start using that for I don't have to worrying about watering 😊
I have always been so intimidated by drip irrigation, but I think I'm going to finally install it this year. Great topic, I'm sure there's more people out there like me who are so intimidated by the process.
This kits looks way easier than all the others specially with the tool to push the little fittings, thank you 🙏🏻 Mac what a good helper you are ❤
Kit looks great!
Great video! Thank you!
Awesome! Just ordered!
I really need to just jump in. This doesn’t look too bad to set up. It’s so hard to get out when it’s 90F to even 100, and that’s when the plants need consistent water the most. Even if I only get some of my garden, having some auto watering is better than having none. I got an auto water set up for my new GreenStalk that will be a 30 pepper plant 5 foot tall tower so need to figure out how to work it all together. I think the timer will be the key.
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I love how easy this is! I’m definitely going to try it out. 😊
Hi Kim! I so appreciate you guys making this video…I am now confident that I CAN set this system up by myself. I haven't considered drip irrigation until now because I was afraid to do it wrong. I'm super excited to have won one of these on your past Live! I will be sure to share the difference it makes in my garden this year with you all. Thanks again!!!
Are these drip lines recommended to be ran under , or over mulch? Some mulch is thicker, or have more mass than others, such as straw vs wood chips as mulch..??
Oh, WOW! I loved this video and the demonstration. He has really taken the time to create something that is easy.
Great video. I set up a bunch of raised beds last year and hand-watered in year one because I was a little overwhelmed with all of the options out there regarding drip irrigation. This all looks so manageable. I will be giving this a try. Thanks!
This video came at perfect timing. I’m actually thinking about adding drip irrigation to my garden. Yes I am one of the crazy people who waters by hand. Enjoy your Sunday, Kim and Jerry. 💙💚💛🧡💜 Liz
The kit looks great but my only thoughts are that the stakes that hold down the drip line should be longer because they don’t look like they’ll stay down very well.
This is the most detailed and filmed step by step I've found. Super helpful. Thank you!
Excellent video!
I love everything I saw about this product that makes drip irrigation easier. I want to install drip irrigation this year to a 20 foot in-ground bed of my tomatoes, and also to all of my #Smartpots on the patio which includes 3 Lil Shorties, 8 milk crates, a 4×4' Urban raised bed, a 2×2' raised bed, a 100 gallon #Smartpot, a 6'x3' elevated raised bed, and many various sizes of #Smartpots with berry bushes and other vegetables. The reason I didn't tackle this last year is that I am overwhelmed and confused by the sheer number of connections and how to connect these to the hose bib. Do you put a 2 or 4 way hose splitter or timer at the bib to divert the water to each of 4 lengths of 1/2" poly and then attach as many pieces of the 1/4" inch vinyl as needed to get to the various #SmartPots? If one can only connect a maximum total of 50 ft 1/4" vinyl to each piece of 1/2" poly (per zone?), does this mean that there would need to be at least a 4 way splitter at the timer to irrigate 200 ft of 1/4" of vinyl? Quite honestly, this looks harder than drawing out family trees was for my patients with inherited cardiac diseases. Am I making this all too difficult? I'm really looking forward to seeing the video about the micro-sprayers, as I think this may be the answer for my tomatoes.